3 Coppers including 1801 Large Cent, 7 IHCs and a V nickel.

[testing123]

I believe the 3rd copper is half of a KG II?

The first spot today was a place that had teased about holding older goodies by previously yielding a 3 cent silver, couple seated times, and some Barbers. As always, this place seems to spit out IHCs like they're going out of style, and at least 5 came out there (could be 6 but I don't recall). Also got a 1906 V Nickel. Later into the hunt got a later-date large cent! Unfortunately can't get a date, but at least it can be identified.

The second spot was pretty slow to start and eventually got a couple of wheat cents, and one or two IHCs. As it was getting dark I got a higher tone and was expecting maybe a wheat cent. But, another copper comes out! I thought it was too thin to be a large cent, but upon getting it home, it was an 1801 Draped Bust!!

A few minutes later, another high tone comes through. But, what pops out is half a copper? Fairly certain it's half of a King George II copper. There is a head outline on the obverse, and what looks like the standard reverse design with the line at the bottom. What do you guys think? Thanks for looking!

 

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[cjon455]

that's a great site!, killer finds, id be pounding that site til my arm fell off!
and id say that's for sure half of a KG

 

[Scrappy]

Nice finds there. It's def a KG half penny but I'm thinking it's a KG3. I see the nose and flat(ish) forehead, and the "gullet" under the chin. Maybe a 2nd head KG3. Now, the Draped bust is a beauty and looks to be in good shape. What year is that Coronet head LC? 184?

Congrats on a stellar hunt

 

[park pirate]

Nice hunt..

 

[digging440yrs]

AWESOME HUNT !!

 

[Mi$terG]

Great finds- love that draped bust LC!

 

[46Wheat]

Nice digs . Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures with us

 

[sandchip]

Good stuff!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's a nice pile of coins, but only 14.5 cents .... lol! Maybe you can pull out a high denomination next time.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Wonderful finds,stick with it !
Gary

 

[Dirtdogg]

Great day!! Thanks for sharing. Those are some old ones

 

[hogge]

Clean that 1801 up and we'll ID the variety for ya!

 

[WildWildBill]

Oh man! Put that LC in some olive oil. That joker is amazing! If you can repost that after you clean it.

 

[Yadig408]

Nice finds! Wish I can find old coins here in Cali. Not easy

HH

 

[Ahab8]

Now that's a great assortment of coins bud.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Excellent hunt, way to go!

 

[huntsman53]

Congrats on some excellent finds! The 1801 Draped Bust Cent appears to have quite a bit of detail, so I hope it cleans up well!


Frank

 

[testing123]

Ok, cleaner pics posted. Hopefully I didn't butcher it too much. What do you guys think? The reverse has those raised areas, which looks to be rust, maybe it was stuck to a nail?

 

[testing123]

Thanks all! Nice to have some good hunts like this. I'll continue to look for a date on the Braided hair, but it's not doubtful. Bill D, it was a lot of work for 14.5 cents, haha! Kept hoping for silver, but it wasn't meant to come in that hunt apparently.

 

[payload77]

Nice finds!